How to pronounce “fight a losing battle”

Meaning

• [Verb]
• (literally) To continue to wage war when it is clear that one is not going to win.
• (idiomatic, figuratively) To attempt a task or other endeavor in which there is no chance that it will succeed.

Practice Nearby Words

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